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Gusto
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Gusto Reviews: 4.6/5 — Highly Rated

Gusto Overview
What is Gusto?

One of the most preferred payroll platforms on the web today, Gusto is a great tool for all-around HR management that can handle everything from automatic year-end tax form filing to new-hire form filing, and managing employee benefits. It easily integrates with numerous accounting and business tools, as well as collaboration platforms such as Asana and Autobooks. The platform is well known for its exceptional customer support and delivers great insights and reporting.

Company Gusto
Year founded 2011
Company size 501-1000 employees
Headquarters San Francisco, California, United States
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Gusto Product Details
Capabilities
API
Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
Enterprise
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Mobile Android, Mobile iPhone
Training Documentation
Languages English
Gusto Features
Automated Payroll Processing
Automatic Updates
Benefits Management
Compliance management
Customizable Pay Stubs
Data Security
Deduction Management
Direct Deposit
Employee Database
Employee Self-Service Portal
Expense Management
Garnishment Management
Integration with Accounting Software
International Payroll
Labor Cost Reporting
Mobile Access
Multi-State Payroll
Multiple Pay Rates
Off-Cycle Payroll
Onboarding
Overtime Calculation
PTO and Leave Tracking
Payroll Deductions
Payroll Reporting
Salary Planning
Tax Filing
Third-party Integrations
Time and Attendance Tracking
Wage Garnishment
Year-End Tax Forms
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Last updated: June 12, 2026
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1,876 Gusto Reviews
4.6 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 09, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
LS
Lindsay S.
Sunday School Teacher
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"Great payroll system"
What do you like best about Gusto?

It is easy to track hours, request time off and see hour balances.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

The app doesn't always work great. I think there could be some updates to help ease the use.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

None at this time.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 07, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Amy C.
Founder
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"Good experience for small non-profit"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Made access to payroll processing an easy transition for our small non-profit. Easy to use and lots of reasources.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

There are some limitations to syncing with Quickbooks (such as reimbrusement categories).

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Tax compliance. Direct deposit for employees and contractors. 1099 and w2 prep. All very seemless!

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 04, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"A simple, easy to use payroll software"
What do you like best about Gusto?

It's easy to use and navigate. Clean, clear, and simple. It has 2-factor auth for security.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

None that I am aware of. I haven't experienced any issues.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps me find out the info about my compensation. It is clear and simple.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 04, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Colleen K.
Founder
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"Gusto is our preferred payroll platform"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Gusto is simple to use for employees, which helps with early adaptation from the team during implementation. The interface for payroll processing is very intuitive and allows for updates while processing payroll. We suggest this platform over others because prior payroll updates are straightforward and don't create a web of payroll journals to sift through. The integration between Gusto and QBO is easily mapped and goes to job or class level, which is helpful.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

The tax team is hard to reach directly. I feel like if I could speak to them directly and quickly, we could easily resolve an issue that sometimes takes several emails for them to fully understand.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Gusto creates an easy to use platform with great reporting features.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 03, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
DR
Dawn R.
Founder
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"Stellar support & software"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Very user friendly, I am in control of my company's employee's, payroll, etc. The support from Gusto personnel is beyond fabulous. Very easy to reach someone in person or via chat. Crazy easy implementation across my small organization. The features offered are very robust.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Sometimes finding the answers on the support site are difficult, so I usually opt to chat or speak with someone.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

The ability to run multiple different cycle payrolls and contractor payments without excessive fees. My employees are able to control everything about their payroll - even to last minute split checks for direct deposit.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 03, 2024
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
SW
Sam W.
Founder
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"Best HRS I've used ever"
What do you like best about Gusto?

The interface is very clean, and intuitive. Everything is where is "should" be in an interface. The mobile app has nearly all the same functionality as the web version.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

The only thing I've disliked is the post-face ID two-factor identification - it was/is buggy and was very obnoxious. There is also some functionality strangness for companies that are tracking salaried employees time for PTO accural.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Gusto is helping me keep track of my time so my leadership can reward me with additional PTO based on my overtime hours. It also allows me to see my benefits, time off, paystubs and more in a very easy and accessible way.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 03, 2024
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Edith P.
Office Manager
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"Gusto is user friendly for employers and employees."
What do you like best about Gusto?

It is easy to access your pay stubs, and employment verification and easy to navigate.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

There is really nothing to dislike about Gusto.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

HR- Gusto recently added HR options.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 31, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
SL
Steven L.
Founder
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"Gusto is so easy to use and it keeps getting better and better."
What do you like best about Gusto?

The helpful staff that I have been communicating our international needs for a while. The thing is the system keeps improving in all ways/

What do you dislike about Gusto?

At first there was difficulty and complexity in paying international contractors. I complained about the need for better reports and gusto provided them

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have international contractors that were difficult to pay. Gusto solved the problem and it is easy to pay them now.The work is quick , accurate and convenient.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 29, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Nick L.
Founder
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"Great payroll service had a great value."
What do you like best about Gusto?

Ease of use, and very responsive staff, who answer all my questions quickly.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Nothing I can think of. I have never run into any issues.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Being able to run payroll and pull reports quickly and from anywhere in the world

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 29, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
SM
Shannon M.
Founder
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"User friendly app"
What do you like best about Gusto?

Simple and easy to use. Intuitive. The interface is adorable.

What do you dislike about Gusto?

Lack of ability to have groups of employees be paid from different bank accounts.

What problems is Gusto solving and how is that benefiting you?

Quick and easy payroll processing.